Latest articles by Joe Nelson
Unamused Romania coach Christoph Daum offered fishing rod in bizarre press conference
In Other News... Daum, who is regularly at odds with the Romanian press, was offered the rod by a journalist after claiming that the country's biggest sports papers were only good for "wrapping fish"
Marseille keeper Steve Mandanda humiliates striker with nutmeg
In Other News... With Marseille winning comfortably and heading for the Europa League group stage, the French net-minder decided to add insult to injury
Victor Valdes trades in his gloves for a microphone with new TV show
In Other News... Recently retired shot-stopper has opted for a change of career, launching a TV production company - as well as his own show, where he'll interview former colleagues.
EA tease FIFA 18 with most in-depth trailer yet
FIFA 18 Sit back and enjoy the New Order-Blue Monday mash-up, including new signings, fan interactivity and, of course, plenty more celebrations
Wycombe score calamitous own goal against Notts County
In Other News... We're not even a month into the campaign, but surely have a winner for Own Goal of the Season already thanks to this monumentous team effort from the Chairboys
Bayern Munich director stamps out Carlo Ancelotti's smoking habit
In Other News... Bayern Munich's new sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has only been in his role three weeks, but has wasted no time in putting out Ancelotti's clubhouse habit.
Commentators go brilliantly beserk as Östersunds qualify for Europa League
In Other News... In 2011, Östersunds were in the fourth tier of Swedish football. Last night they qualified for the Europa League – which provoked quite a reaction
Neymar hires UFC fighter Nordine Taleb as personal bodyguard
In Other News... The Brazil international has landed a very handy new friend in the form of the MMA star.
Romanian player fluffs crucial 96th-minute Panenka, manager resigns
In Other News... Newly promoted Juventus Bucharest scuppered a brilliant chance to earn a last-minute draw against local rivals Steaua – in hapless circumstances
Barcelona reveal new third kit inspired by Antoni Gaudi's architecture
In Other News... The new maroon and orange kit celebrates the city's rich artistic heritage
Why the Italian senator thinks Paulo Dybala can help with the crisis in North Korea
In Other News... Antonio Razzi has hatched the bizarre idea to transport Juve's Argentine striker to please Kim Jong-un & Co.
Benjamin Mendy is not amused by who his FIFA 18 face looks like
In Other News... The Manchester City left-back has made a shocking realisation ahead of the new game's launch
Brazil's Maracana used for porn shoot
In Other News... The jewel of Brazilian football and stadium for the 2014 World Cup Final was used as the backdrop in an adult film last Sunday
Inter Milan chairman makes gaffe that won't sit well with fans
In Other News... When explaining why you bought a football club, it's probably not a good idea to state that you admired three of their bitter rivals' star players by mistake
Brazilian manager hospitalised after being taken out by his own player
In Other News... Being a manager is tough at the best of times – but Nivaldo Lancuna had a particularly hard night after being crashed into by his own man
Antonio Conte bursts into fit of laughter when asked about Diego Costa
In Other News... Chelsea boss could not control his emotions during a press conference when asked whether Costa would be returning to the Blues.
Newcastle's Jamaal Lascelles still gets a fiver when he scores, says mum
In Other News... Poor Jill Lascelles has been forced to shell out thanks to the Toon stopper's recent purple patch
Cristiano Ronaldo scores brilliant goal in Fiorentina friendly
In Other News... He might be currently serving a domestic ban, but CR7 was still in fine enough shape to rattle in a lovely strike against Fiorentina
Jack Wilshere offers 'sit down' with reporter who claims his career 'hit a new low'
In Other News... The Arsenal midfielder has hit back at a Sun scribe who made the claim after Wilshere was sent off in an under-23 meeting against Manchester City
Only one thing will stop PSG from paying €180m for Kylian Mbappe next summer – and it's... unlikely
In Other News... A strange clause in Mbappe's PSG loan deal-to-be stipulates that only an unthinkable scenario will ensure the Ligue 1 giants don't shell out the huge sum to make the move permanent
Daredevil Hummels angers Germany bosses after risky leap from balcony
In Other News... The German posted an Instagram video of him jumping into a pool from a first-floor balcony – which didn't sit well with his superiors.
Qatar reveal jazzy new stadium for 2022 World Cup
In Other News... The Gulf nation have released designs for their sixth proposed venue at the 2022 World Cup, the Al Thumama Stadium
Prost! Schalke offer free beer to fans
In Other News... Schalke will offer the largest free round in the Bundesliga when they take on RB Leipzig at the Veltins-Arena on Saturday.
